Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # St. Martin's School Montessori School in Bridgewater ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/?page_id=510) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/) - Call Us Now to schedule your visit 908-526-2722 Welcome to St. Martin’s School We offer an exceptional setting designed to cultivate your child’s mind and spirit during their greatest learning period. During fall and spring our classrooms start outdoors in a ‘Nature’s Classroom‘ to experience education from another perspective. The children are able to understand - [Summer Programs](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/summer-programs/) - June 29- August 21, 2026 (8 weeks) The summer at St. Martin’s School will offer young children a unique day camp experience where exploring nature, arts and crafts, swimming, cooking and gardening, music, drama and dance will be integrated into the 8 weeks of camp. The camp is led by our school’s expert faculty incorporating - [St. Martin’s Episcopal Church](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school/st-martins-episcopal-church/) - St. Martin’s Episcopal Church serves the community through worship services, education, youth groups, outreach programs, and St. Martin’s School. - [School Tuition](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/admissions/school-tuition/) - St. Martin’s School of NJ offers a world-class Montessori education that empowers students to develop a lifelong love of learning. Our tuition costs are an investment in your child’s future, providing access to exceptional facilities, experienced teachers, and a supportive community. By enrolling at St. Martin’s, your child will benefit from personalized instruction, hands-on learning, - [School Calendar](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/admissions/school-calendar/) - St. Martin’s School follows the Bridgewater-Raritan School District Calendar. We offer backup care when school is closed. Backup care is available as per the St. Martin’s School Calendar. 2025-2026 School Calendar Aug. 29 (Fri) Meet your Teacher 11:30am-1:00pm Sept. 2 (Tue) First day of school 8:30am Sept. 2-5 (Tue-Fri) Phase-in for new students Sept. 11 - [Kindergarten Enrichment Program](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/kindergarten-enrichment/) - Kindergartners attending a public or traditional half-day Kindergarten program can come to St. Martin’s and join the Montessori Primary classroom for an incredibly well-rounded Kindergarten Enrichment experience based on the Montessori Method, your child will spend time in the same areas as the other Primary children—sensory, language, mathematics, practical life, and culture. Learn more by going - [Our School at a Glance](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school-at-a-glance/) - Get to know us better We offer virtual tour every Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday between 9:00 and 10:30 Please call: 908 526 2722 You will benefit from an opportunity to learn about the positive impacts a Montessori education can have on your children and family. Attend An Open House A brief overview and history Since 2006 St. - [Contact](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/contact/) - OUR LOCATION 1350 Washington Valley Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 CONTACT US Phone: 908-526-2722 EMAIL US admissions@stmartinsschoolnj.com Schedule a Tour / Send a Message Every parent is busy, but not all parents share the same preferred means of communicating with us. We outlined several ways for you connect with us. We encourage you to - [Admissions](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/admissions/) - St. Martin’s School Admissions Procedure Step 1: Attend an Introductory Tour Prospective parents are encouraged to visit our beautiful school. You may make an appointment for an introductory tour. This introductory, interactive informational session is designed for adults, so we ask that your children not come with you. Your child will be given the opportunity - [Our Staff](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school/our-staff/) - “The Secret of good teaching is to regard the child’s intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds maybe sown, to grow under the heat of flaming imagination” – Dr. Maria Montessori All of our Lead teachers are Montessori certified (AMS – American Montessori Society, or AMI – Association Montessori Internationale). Further, 3 of our - [Infant Program](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/infant-program/) - “Free the child’s potential, and you will transform them into the world” – Dr. Maria Montessori Age Group Our Infant program serves children from 6 weeks to 18 months, in an intimate, safe and secure environment. In this naturally lit, beautifully prepared Montessori “Nido” (Italian for “Nest”) environment, infants are cared for lovingly and carefully - [Primary Program](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/primary-kindergarten-programs/) - Age Group 3 – 6 Years Old A mixed age classroom reflects a more natural family setting. Similar to families with multiple children of different ages, the older children are often leaders of the class who develop confidence and spontaneously help the younger children to learn something they themselves just mastered. Prepared Environment Our classes - [Location and Map](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school/location-and-map/) - St. Martin’s School 1350 Washington Valley Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Get Directions) Phone: 908-526-2722 - [Hours of Operation](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school/become-an-instructor-2-2-2-2/) - General Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Before-School Hours: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Half Day Students: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Full Day Students: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Kindergarten Enrichment*: Morning: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Afternoon: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM After-School Program*: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM *Busing available for students attending Crim Elementary School - [Our School](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school/) - Our Montessori preschool and kindergarten serves families and their children in Bridgewater Township, Martinsville, Bedminster, Warren and surrounding areas in the heart of Somerset County, New Jersey. We are the premiere Montessori private school choice for children between the ages of 12 months and 6 years old. Since 2006, when we first opened our doors, - [Mindfulness](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/mindfulness/) - Mindfulness practices have existed in the Montessori classroom since the start of the 20th century, when Dr. Maria Montessori first began her journey with children in San Lorenzo, Rome. Children are able to be present in the moment, awakened by the sheer joy of the purposefulness of the activity. At St. Martin’s, focused attention through - [Open House](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/admissions/open-house/) - Thank you for being so interested in St. Martin’s School. There are two ways to get to know our school and assess our fit with your family. The first is to schedule a personal tour. The second is to attend an Open House. Take a peek at our Primary Classroom. Open House events are - [Memo To Parents](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/memo/) - August 13, 2023 Dear Members of the St. Martin’s School Community, As we look forward to the start of a new school year at St. Martin’s, permit us to first mention that the past year’s accomplishments included earning the accreditation of the American Montessori Society (AMS). AMS accreditation means that St. Martin’s School meets the - [Message from St. Martin's School](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school/letter-from-our-director/) - Dear Parents, When thinking about the perfect setting designed to cultivate your child’s mind and spirit during their greatest learning period, what do you envision? Beautiful grounds? Well-trained and caring teachers? Enriching curriculum? If these are the images that spring to mind, then we invite you to take a peek at St. Martin’s School! Nestled - [Account Login](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/account-login/) - Login Email Address Password Remember me Password Reset Logged in [seedprod_login_helper block_id=”xgczfc” logged_in_str=”Logged in as {user}” redirect_url=””] - [Our Programs](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/our-programs/) - Toddler Curriculum 18 Months – 3 Years Old Children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years old participate in a multi-age family like group setting. As acute observers, children in a multi-age setting learn from and help each other up the ladder of development. Children at this age are mastering walking, language, feeding - [For Parents](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/our-school/parents/) - When a family first enters Montessori, they soon find out that this quiet educational method is not just about schooling, but infuses the everyday life as well. Montessori children are inquisitive learners who are accustomed to learning as a community with a focus on respect, calm, and orderliness. Our Parents – Our strength We appreciate - [Toddler Program](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/toddler-program/) - Age Group 18 Months – 3 Years Old Children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years old participate in a multi-age family like group setting. As acute observers, children in a multi-age setting learn from and help each other up the ladder of development. Children at this age are mastering walking, language, feeding - [Montessori](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/montessori/) - What do the founders of Google, chef Julia Child, and the editor of the Washington Post have in common? They’re all Montessori graduates! History Started over 100 years ago by noted Italian pediatrician Dr. Maria Montessori, the Montessori Method is the antithesis to the factory model of education with children trapped in desks memorizing facts - [The Kindergarten Year](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/the-kindergarten-year/) - Kindergarten is traditionally the start of a child’s formal schooling, but in the Montessori classroom, the Kindergarten year is the final year of the Primary class. As a result, your child is the oldest and the most experienced in the class, and is looked up to by the younger children. This year is the culmination - [Nature's Classroom](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/natures-classroom/) - Info The children are able to understand the interactions in the natural world with hands-on experiences and learning activities. One of the most important things for the growth of a child is exposure to nature and to the elements. Without a healthy body, there is no healthy mind. – Sadhguru A Child is a - [Montessori Accreditation](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/montessori/montessori-accreditation/) - The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the biggest accrediting society of Montessori schools ensuring quality and continuity of curriculum around the country. St. Martin’s School is a full member of the American Montessori Society, and follows the AMS guidelines for governance, curriculum, fiscal and personnel policies, facilities, health and safety practices, teacher preparation, and learner - [Catechesis of the Good Shepherd](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd/) - What is the spiritual potential of the child? Although young children may not yet have the language capacity to describe their inner spiritual lives, here at St. Martin’s we believe that they still have the ability to communicate with God in their own way. Following a Montessori-based spiritual curriculum called the “Catechesis of the Good - [Programs](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/programs/) - Age Group 12 Months – 3 Years Old Children between the ages of 12 months to 3 years old participate in a multi-age family like group setting. As acute observers, children in a multi-age setting learn from and help each other up the ladder of development. Children at this age are mastering walking, language, feeding - [About Maria Montessori](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/montessori/maria-montessori/) - Dr. Maria Montessori- a woman of great insight, intellect, and observational genius- began developing the Montessori philosophy in the early 1900s. As the first female pediatric physician, she followed her intellectual instincts to better understand how children learned and developed. Why did some children do better than others? How could a teacher and classroom become - [Parents](https://www.stmartinsschoolnj.com/parents/) - Our Parents – Our strength We appreciate our parents’ involvement in all of our activities and celebrations.